Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-08-28

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question in the minds of many, whether
the dancing and whist clubs can have bene'
flied their members, but to me there seem:
no room for an argument. Whatever the
natural proclivities of man and woman,
when brought into social contact with
their fellows, all of the COOL vat 10 il
them is displayed tnoIr disagreeablt
qualities are carefully closeted. so thai
dancing parties are the most practical sort
of manner schools, and every one knows
that the wits are brightest when cards art
playing. As for the more substantial bene-
fits derived from literary gatherings, it is
needless to speak because they are univer'
sally conceded.
What a meaningless un-American term
is that "select circlesw Asthough society
were banded off by hoops that keep in al
that may have been placed there and ex
clude ambitious nobodies. tits pleasant
fiction, this circle business in society. Nc
mans place, no woman's place is assured
beyond peradventure. Money and refine
ment and education, the qualities most
sought in the social realm, are none o.
them absolute fouudations-and none OF
them hold their positions in the front
rank. There are wealthy rascals, and
thieves with the manner of Chesterfield,
and learned Williams, and their wealth and
manners and education do but make
them more dangerous to the very
society that courts these attri'
butes. Beneath all these must exist
character, pure and clean and strong.
ANY other basis for building up social po-
sition is artificial and erroneous, and sure
to overleap itself. Select circles, indeed
there are young women in Wheeling to-
day who work hard all day long at desk,
behind counter, in factory; may it not be
in kitchen also, that in all the attributes
of noble womanhood are the peers of the
wealthiest. They read the news OF the
day, they have intelligent ideas on the
great mass of topics about which the world
is busying itself, and withal they have
noble self.respect that inspires respect for
them. They form a select circle in the
economy of the world, a circle on which
the smile of beneicent Justice rests.
The lover has long ago passed from the
era of watch-chains made from his true
loves hair and little plaits of 1T in gold
lockets and ring. He has had her photo
graph stuck in his watch, and some have
gone so far as to have the face painted on
the dial. The head on the locket has be-
come commonplace. Wearing her ring
exists to some extent, but it is apt to
prove give.away, and big signet ring
on young lady's hand is palpahly out OF
place. The locket bangle and the nair
bracelet and the medallion brooch have
been done to death, and now / am inform
ed by a young lady who is an an fait in
such matters that the latest wrinkle is TO
cut the eyes out of Der photograph and
stick them in your watchcase or in double
locket or in a hidden spring bracelet, or
carry them in your waistcoat pocket, or
stick them on your scarf, or gum them in
side of your hat, says writer in the San
Francisco Chronicle. Well, i suppose we
must have something new. Everybody
can't afford to do the gold ring business OF
paint her likeness on the face of his watch.
And the great merit Of the new wrinkle is
that it is within the reach of the humblest
maiden or the haughtiest belle.
Society continues to remain passive, the
past week being quite, with one exception,
devoid of social interest on account of the
attention of everybody being turned to the
big reunion. Although the later August
days are cool and comfortable, it will prob
ably be well long into September before
the gay world will again exchange greet
ings in fashionable parlors. 1t is to BE- re'
GREETED that lawn parties have not become
popular in Wheeling because there are sc
many fine lawns in and about the city. NJ
more picturesque gathering can be imag:
there is no method of entertainment thai
makes such slight demands upon the host
esss. There is Of necessity an absence O.
formality and a sense of freedom abou
such affairs that imsures pleasure TO all tb,
guests. But it is rather late in the sea or
to attempt to arouse enthusiasm on thi
subject. l wonder if there are many PEG
pie in Wheeling who would be favorably
inclined toward outdoor parties by the fac
that they are very English-because tbey
are. At least several people recognized tn,
fact that they are very enjoyable, and 81
did all those who participated in severa
that were given in Wheeling this summer
1t is predicted that the coming socia
season of 1898 will be one of unusua
gaiety, and already several marriages ar
on the tapis, one Of which will occur mex
month and one later on, possibly two. B,
the former, Wheeling will lose one of he
brightest young ladies, but will becom
even again before the season is over.
The leading social event of the past weel
was the reception and hop at Mt. Belle
view Hotel, out the National road
Wednesday evening. 1t was given by
number Of our society young gentlemen
and was Q most delightful affair. Tn,
large platform was used for dancing
and the parlors and dining room
for card playing, while the
yeranda and walks furnished ample
opportunity for promensding, all of which
were taken advantage OF. The house ant
grounds was beautifully illumina
ted with japanese lanterns an(
natural gas jets and presented brilliant
appearance. One of the most delightful
events Of the evening was the singing o
Nine. Rolla, who favored the guests Will
several selections, and it is unnecessary (,
say that her superb singing was fully ap
preciated. A splendid supper was servei
ut IL o'clock, which was discussed to ar
enjoyable length, after which the amuse
ments af the occasion were continued unit
an early hour in the morning. The affair
was one of the SWEETEST and most delightful
given in Wheeling for some time, and the
credit is due the two young gentlemen VIII
got it mp and to those who assist.